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How to get fromGalashiels to Motherwellby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galashiels to Motherwell by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 33m
    £24–56

  2. Drive 56.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Galashiels to Motherwellcar car 56.3 mi
    1h 25m
    £14–20

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 900
    3h 45m
    £18–30

  4. Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 900
    4h 21m
    £19–32

Galashiels to Motherwell by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration2h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Motherwell via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Pollock Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Maxim Business Park in around 3h 45m.

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